All Obituaries

Marilyn Kay Harvey, 78, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 5:30 A. M. at the Fair Oaks Health System in Jamestown. She was born February 9, 1942, to the late James Lewis and Helen Kelsay Moore and was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Harvey on February 6, 1994, a member of Egypt Christian Church and a Mary Kay consultant for many years. Survivors include: One daughter & son-in-law – Holly & Shane Rice of Columbia One son &...

  Valtha N. Bennett, 95, of Glasgow, Kentucky, formerly of Adair County, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 8:25 P.M. at Barren County Nursing & Rehab in Glasgow. She was born August 10, 1924, in Adair County, to the late Elbert and Ada Janes Burbridge.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Bennett, four children, Phillip, Glen & Ronald Bennett & Barbara Madsen and three sisters, Racine Miller, Virginia England & Natrie...

Zella Cole, 92, of Glasgow, formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 7:42 A.M. at the NHC Healthcare in Glasgow. She was born October 5, 1927, in Breeding, Kentucky, to the late Gillum and Hattie Lee Janes Akin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Cole, a grandson, David Joe Turner, two brothers, Ray & Ralph Akin, and three sisters, Mable Harvey, Benita Montgomery and Hilma Burton.  Zella was a long time member of Columbia...

Judi Tester, 55, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home. She was born May 28, 1964, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late George W. and Joan Roberts Austin. Survivors include: Her husband – Mike Tester of Columbia Three sons & daughters-in-law – Jaremy and Ann Marie Austin of Columbia, Mike and Lindsey Tester II of Glasgow, Wayne and Melinda Tester of Columbia Two brothers – David Roberts of Minnesota and Phil Austin of Colorado Four...

Glen Flippo, 64, of Columbia, died suddenly Monday, January 27, 2020 in Lake City, Florida.  He was born November 4, 1955 in Owens Crossroads, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Flippo, one daughter, Jenny Turner, and two grandchildren.  Glen was a truck driver and currently employed by Rogers Trucking Company in Columbia. Survivors Include: His Wife – Luella Dawson Flippo of Columbia His Mother – Opal Foote Flippo of Greenwood,...

  Janet Sue “Sue Sue” Foster, 68, of Columbia, Kentucky died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home after an illness. She was born June 10, 1951, to the late Robert Mitchell and Estelle Marie Corbin Ford.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Austin Foster, four brothers, Charles, Billy, Donnie & Gary Ford and three sisters, Betty Greer, Mary Helm & Teresa Burton. Survivors include: Three children and spouses –...

Richard A. Banks, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:25 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia He was born August 21, 1948 in Adair County, preceded in death by his father, Winfrey Banks, a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, the Adair County Cattlemen’s Association and a farmer Survivors include: His wife – Barbara Bottoms Banks of Columbia His mother – Lois Bennett Banks of Columbia One daughter – Sheri Banks...

Randy Huckaby, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky (the Cane Valley community) died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. He was born September 29, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Jesse Hobart and Juanita Saunders Huckaby and employed by Osh Kosh B’Gosh for several years and most recently a carpenter. Survivors include: His wife – Malinda Dye Huckaby of Columbia One son – Dustin Huckaby of Columbia Two daughters – Kim Popplewell and husband Chris, Amanda Dartt and...

Mary Annis Feese Cooley born September 28, 1933, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 86 years, 3 months, and 16 days of age.  She was the first of three children and was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Verna Ferrell Feese; one brother, Clifton Feese; and one son-in-law, Frank Kologinczak.  She married Calvin Christie Cooley on December 23, 1950, who preceded her in death on September 28, 2019. Mary was a member of the Plum Point Baptist Church where...

Jim Moss, 71, of Columbia, Kentucky, died at his home. He was born January 21, 1948, to the late James Philip and Geraldine Baker Moss.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Coomer.  Jim was a member of Egypt Christian Church and a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He served the Adair County School District as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director where he was a mentor and positive influence to many.  He was a...